Ethiopian Spicy Lentils - Misir Wot - Ethiopian Vegan - Lentil Stew - Ethiopian Recipes

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and flavor of berbere.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Green lentils offer a similar texture with more nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor with healthy fats.

injera

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flatbread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole wheat flatbread is a nutritious alternative.

Cook chopped onions in a dry pan for about 3 minutes.

Add cooking oil and garlic, cooking for another 3 minutes.

Stir in berbere powder and cook for about 5-6 minutes, adding a little water as needed.

Add cleaned red lentils and stir for 5 minutes.

Season with salt to taste.

Slowly add water and cook for about 12-15 minutes, adding more water as needed.

Stir in MEK Alicia before serving.

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